30 September 2026
See the leading causes of death in SA, from diabetes and hypertension to TB, with key provincial, gender and age trends from Stats SA.
30 September 2026
Cardiovascular disease kills 225 South Africans daily, most before 65 — and untreated high blood pressure drives much of the toll.
12 August 2026
Diabetes is now South Africa’s leading cause of death, intensifying concerns for healthcare, the workforce and the economy.
26 March 2026
The SA Mortality Report reveals a decline in deaths in 2023, with diabetes and non-communicable diseases as key factors.
11 November 2025
Discover how home-based hypertension care can enhance blood pressure management and combat the silent killer in South Africa.
3 July 2025
Discover the alarming rise of childhood obesity in South Africa and its link to lifestyle diseases and poor eating habits.
29 June 2025
29 June 2025
Explore SA's HIV success story: a transformative treatment programme that increases life expectancy and faces new health challenges.